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Magnets and Magnetism

Question 8 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

How does the north pole of a magnet respond to the poles of other magnets?

Answer
A
It attracts both north and south poles.
B
It repels both north and south poles.
C
It attracts the north pole and repels the south pole.
D
It attracts the south pole and repels the north pole.

Explanation

Like magnetic poles repel, while opposite poles attract. Therefore, a magnet’s north pole attracts a south pole and repels another north pole. The correct choice is “It attracts the south pole and repels the north pole.”

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